PHILANTHROPY IN ANCIENT TIMES: SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS

Leszek Aftyka

doi:10.15330/jpnu.6.1.149-154

Abstract

The article presents the data of ancient times philanthropy that stemmed from community life and was a consequence of the social nature of man; in Rome, for the first time, social and educational activity was formalized, which resulted from moral and legal norms; in the Judaic religion, help to the needy was treated as one of the most important religious practices. The article discusses the most important forms of social aid in the Western antiquity. Charity, volunteering presented as important components of the social and educational activities of modern institutions. The author emphasizes the need for the formation and development of humanistic consciousness, spiritual and moral consciousness of citizens. Therefore, cooperation between educational institutions, families, non-governmental organizations, volunteer movements, charitable foundations for the expansion of active charitable activities, and the creation of a humanistic society is required.

Highlights

Charitable activities in Europe have been taking place since antiquity
Philanthropy is a form of social and educational activity, which manifests itself in love of neighbor, sacrifice, kindness to the whole world, assistance to the needy, which is directly reflected in the concrete actions of a person
Societal processes related to the modernisation of society change the attitudes of people in relation to volunteering, and they present new challenges for social and educational work

Summary

Introduction

Charitable activities in Europe have been taking place since antiquity. For the rich and the poor have always been living side by side. The first and the oldest form of help for people in need of support was care provided in large, multi-generational families. Others studied the humanistic, spiritual and moral aspect of social and educational activity [13].

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